Mon Nov 25 19:14:29 UTC 2024: ## Asian Nations Forge Trade Deals Bypassing US Amid Trump’s Protectionist Stance
**NEW YORK** – Facing President-elect Donald Trump’s promised wave of steep tariffs, Asian nations are accelerating efforts to forge regional and bilateral trade agreements, effectively bypassing the United States, analysts report. Trump’s re-election platform centered on protectionist policies, including a pledge to impose tariffs of up to 20% on all US imports and a staggering 60% on Chinese goods. This aggressive stance has prompted Asian economies, heavily reliant on global trade for growth, to seek alternative avenues for economic cooperation outside of a US-centric framework. The shift signifies a growing divergence in trade policy and a potential reshaping of global economic alliances.
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